Working with the transverse Fascial bands is one of the most effective ways to increase energy flow in the body. The thoracic inlet around the neck area, and the pelvic inlet, at the base of the torso, are often areas of restriction, as is the diaphragm in the middle of the two. These areas have more transverse fascia which, when it tightens, can both help move energy but also restrict movement if it becomes very tight. One can imagine the idea of peristalsis, a muscle wave that moves things through a tube, but can also become tight or dysregulated, leading to blockage and dysfunction. The convulsive movements of orgasm are one way to move energy through these areas and open up energy flow. The other discharging options we have are laughing, crying and retching. In this webinar we will explore these fascial bands with some hands on bodywork techniques as well as learn how to initiate the convulsive movements in our own bodies and have this as a therapeutic resource. We often have survival strategies in place that keep these areas tight and constricted so helping a client overcome fascial hypertonicity will likely elicit an emotional response as well as a physical one. This likely will require that we create a sense of safety and curiosity before attempting to remove fascial blocks we notice in a client. Overall, the freeing of energy to move in the body adds to the feeling of aliveness and joy of the person as a whole. Using an ethical approach means that we work within the capacity of the individual client to open and relax and not to force a release on our terms. This balance between encouragement and consent remains a challenge as we feel into the body and its holding patterns.